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TAB# TO SUBJECT 130177 All Employees Job Opportunities 130178 All Employees Bullying: New Policy, Procedures and Resources 130179 Principals and Department Heads Integrated Pesticide Management Program & Pesticide Application

Schedule 130180 Principals and Department Heads Certificate of Insurance Requests for Facilities Use Other Than BCSD

Sites 130181 All Principals Crossing Guard Information 130182 All Principals Animals in Schools 130183 All Principals, Principal’s Designee,

and School Secretaries Reminder: Student Attendance Enhancement and Truancy Reduction Training - Second Session, Thursday, September 27, 2012, 8 – 10 am, Main Conference Room

130184 All Principals and Teachers Read for the Record 2012, Thursday, October 4, 2012 130185 All Principals and Teachers Via Arte Italian Street Sidewalk Painting Festival, Saturday, Oct. 13,

and Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. 130186 All Principals and Teachers Bakersfield City School District Oral Language Festival Guidelines 130187 All Principals, Teachers, and Junior

High/Middle School Marching Band & Drill Team Directors

Participation Application Request for Veteran’s Day Parade, Monday, November 12, 20-12

130188 All Principals and Spelling Bee

Coaches Bakersfield City School District Spelling Bee Information

130189 All Principals and Designee for

ELAC Coordination Revised – English Learner Advisory Committee Training, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Board Room

130190 All School Secretaries and Clerks CBEDS Information Day 130191 Instructional Aides, CPS Workers,

and Custodians Community Based English Tutoring (CBET) Instructional Aides, Cafeteria Playground Supervisor (CPS), and Custodians needed for Extra Time Evening Positions

September 20, 2012

Volume XVIII Number 06 Published weekly by the

Communications Department

Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin

To: ALL EMPLOYEES Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130177 Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITIES Prepared By: Mary Helen Donez, Employment Supervisor, Personnel Services Approved By: Christine Cornejo, Director, Classified Personnel Page 1 of 1

CLASSIFIED

ACTIVITY LEADER: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM,

SCIENCE, 3.5 HR. $1,036 - $1,257 per month

CLOSING: September 26, 2012

HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN $2,534 - $3,076 per month

CLOSING: September 26, 2012

INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF, 6 HR. $1,901 - $2,307 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Eight hour equivalent: $2,200 - $2,675 per month (Prorated salary based on hours worked)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SPECIALLY FUNDED PROGRAM CLERK, BILINGUAL $2,074 - $2,518 per month

CLOSING: October 3, 2012

CERTIFICATED

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE/THERAPIST Current teacher salary schedule, plus $3,412 stipend

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SCHOOL NURSE Current teacher salary schedule

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE $32.25 per hour

Details and application can be accessed from any internet connected computer:

Visit our web page at: http://www.bcsd.com

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To: All Employees Date: September 20, 2012

No. 130178

Subject: BULLYING: NEW POLICY, PROCEDURES, AND RESOURCES

Approved By: Randall Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division Page 1 of 17

BULLYING: NEW POLICY, PROCEDURES, AND RESOURCES

Attached to this TAB is a copy of the recently adopted board policy entitled, “Bullying” (BP 601.2). Complaints of bullying shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with site-level grievance procedures specified in the Administrative Regulation section of Board Policy 601.6 - Sexual Harassment or by Students (e.g., student may report to any employee; employee shall pass any received report to principal/designee within 24 hours; any employee who observes a bullying incident shall report to the principal; allegations of bullying shall be immediately investigated; an investigation report is required if the investigation finds bullying occurred within the school’s jurisdiction1; prompt, appropriate action is taken to end the bullying and address its effects on the victim). The Principal/Coordinator has no more than 30 days after receiving a complaint or notice, to determine if bullying occurred, investigate and, if bullying occurred, to prepare a written report of his/her findings.

Published rules, student guides and other appropriate means will be used to inform students and other persons of the District and the school rules related to bullying, mechanisms available for reporting incidents or threats, and the consequences for perpetrators of bullying. A student may submit to a teacher or administrator a verbal or written complaint of conduct they consider to be bullying.

Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Education Code Section 48900.2 (sexual harassment2), 48900.3 (hate violence) or 48900.4 (harassment, threats and intimidation), directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (a) placing a reasonable pupil(s) in fear of harm to that pupil's or those pupils' person or property; (b) causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health; (c) causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance; or (d) causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Note1 Education Code 48900(s) provides a pupil may be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in Education Code 48900 et seq. if the conduct occurred under the school jurisdiction including but not limited to: (1) while on school grounds; (2) while going to or coming from school; (3) during the lunch period whether on or off the campus; and (4) during, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity (emphasis added). However, the courts have generally upheld a school district's authority to discipline a student for off-campus conduct when that conduct causes, or is foreseeably likely to cause, a substantial disruption of school activities. Thus, in determining whether the school has authority to take disciplinary action in complaints regarding off-campus conduct (e.g., cyberbullying), carefully consider and use specific examples to document how the conduct was a significant disruption or was likely to significantly disrupt school activities and the targeted student's educational performance.

Note2 Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion are now considered forms of sexual harassment.


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Cyberbullying is also prohibited conduct and includes the transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order to damage that person's reputation.

Bullying Prevention

To the extent possible, District and school strategies shall focus on prevention of bullying by establishing clear rules for student conduct, taking active steps to promote positive behavior, and by using strategies to establish a positive, collaborative school climate. When staff initially believes bullying has occurred, staff will identify and label-bullying behaviors observed and review the relevant school rules against bullying. Bystanders will be included in the conversation receiving guidance how they may appropriately intervene, get help, and take a more active prevention role. The District may provide students with instruction in the classroom or other educational settings that promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills, social skills, character/values education, respect for cultural and individual differences, assertiveness skills, and appropriate online behavior.

Complaints and Investigation

Included with this TAB are support materials for school-based bullying responses including: (1) Response to Bullying Worksheet: Enforcement of Law and Policy; (2) Written Report of Findings Following Bullying Complaint; and (3) information supporting the use of the Response to Bullying Worksheet: Enforcement of Law and Policy. This information is also available on the Instructional Support Services Division Web site at http://www.bcsd.com/instructionalservices/stories/storyReader$297. Draft letter templates have been developed, but not yet published (e.g., Letter Confirming Receipt of Allegations of Bullying; Letter Summarizing Outcomes of Investigation). Please contact Randy Ranes at 14872 for the letter templates.

Discipline

Any student who engages in bullying on school premises or off campus in a manner that causes or is likely to cause a substantial disruption of a school activity or school attendance shall be subject to discipline. Any student engaging in bullying within the school’s jurisdiction will be subject to consequences which may include suspension or expulsion for students in grades 4-8 in accordance with District policies and regulations.

http://www.bcsd.com/instructionalservices/stories/storyReader$297


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BP 601.2 Page 1 of 4

BULLYING Policy of the Board of Education The Governing Board recognizes the harmful effects of bullying on student learning and school attendance. The Board desires to provide school environments that are safe, healthy, and secure and to protect students from physical and emotional harm. District employees will commit to treat others with empathy and to show genuine concern for the well-being of others. The Governing Board also expects these values to be taught to students as part of establishing a positive school climate of equity and caring. District employees shall: (1) clearly communicate that students and staff must respect each other and the school will promptly and reliably respond to any reports of harassment; (2) establish student safety as a high priority; and (3) not tolerate bullying of any student. (cf. BP 100.12 – Values, Vision, Mission, and Superintendent Priorities) (cf. BP 600.4 – Positive School Climate) No student or group of students shall, through physical, written, verbal, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any other student or school personnel. (cf. BP 300.27 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf. BP 601.1 – Conduct of Pupils) (cf. BP 601.6 – Sexual Harassment of or by Students) (cf. BP 601.12 – Hate-Motivated Behavior) Cyberbullying includes the transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order to damage that person's reputation. (cf. BP 605.10 – Freedom of Speech/Expression: Publications Code) Strategies for bullying prevention and intervention shall be developed with involvement of key stakeholders in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation governing the development of comprehensive safety plans and shall be incorporated into such plans. (cf. BB 100.13 – School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. BP 300.44 – School Safety Plan) (cf. BP 300.50 – Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools) (cf. BP 300.55 – Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. BP 400.36 – Parent Involvement)


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BULLYING Policy of the Board of Education Bullying Prevention To the extent possible, District and school strategies shall focus on prevention of bullying by establishing clear rules for student conduct, taking active steps to promote positive behavior, and by using strategies to establish a positive, collaborative school climate. Published rules, student guides and other appropriate means will be used to inform of District and school rules related to bullying, mechanisms available for reporting incidents or threats, and the consequences for perpetrators of bullying. When staff initially believes bullying has occurred, staff will identify and label-bullying behaviors observed and review the relevant school rules against bullying. Bystanders will be included in the conversation receiving guidance how they may appropriately intervene, get help, and take a more active prevention role. (cf. BP 600.4 – Positive School Climate) (cf. BP 603.18 – Guidance/Counseling Services) The District may provide students with instruction in the classroom or other educational settings that promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills, social skills, character/ values education, respect for cultural and individual differences, assertiveness skills, and appropriate online behavior. (cf. BP 400.43 – Student Use of Technology) (cf. BP 400.56 – Comprehensive Health Education) School staff shall receive related professional development, including information about early warning signs of harassing/intimidating behaviors and effective prevention and intervention strategies. (cf. BP 100.12 – Values, Vision, Mission, and Superintendent Priorities) (cf. BP 600.4 – Positive School Climate) Data will be collected regarding discipline and bullying incidents and used to support decisions to prevent discipline problems and to enhance school safety and a positive school climate. The Superintendent or designee may increase supervision and security in areas where discipline and bullying incidents most often occur, such as classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias. Intervention Students are strongly encouraged to notify school staff when they are being bullied or suspect that another student is being victimized. In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall develop means for students to report threats or incidents confidentially and anonymously.


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BULLYING Policy of the Board of Education Students will be informed that bullying is unacceptable and against school rules. School staff who witness or become aware of bullying shall immediately intervene to stop the incident when it is safe to do so (Education Code Section 234.1). As appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the parents/guardians of victims and perpetrators. Consistent with the law, he/she also may involve school counselors, mental health counselors, and/or law enforcement. Complaints and Investigation Students may submit to a teacher or administrator a verbal or written complaint of conduct they consider to be bullying. Complaints of bullying shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with site-level grievance procedures specified in AR 601.6 - Sexual Harassment or by Students. When a student is reported to be engaging in bullying off campus that may have a potential impact on the school or education process, the Superintendent or designee shall: (1) investigate and document the activity, and (2) identify specific facts or circumstances that explain the impact or potential impact on school activity, school attendance, or the targeted student's educational performance. A victimized student will be supported by appropriate safety actions to include keeping the student, others involved in reporting, or a bystander to the victimization safe from retaliation. When the circumstances involve cyberbullying, individuals with information about the activity shall be encouraged to save and print any electronic or digital messages sent to them that they think constitute cyberbullying and to notify a teacher, the principal, or other employee so that the matter may be investigated. If the student is using a social networking site or service that has terms of use that prohibit posting of harmful material, the Superintendent or designee also may file a complaint with the Internet site or service to have the material removed. Discipline Any student who engages in bullying on school premises or off campus in a manner that causes or is likely to cause a substantial disruption of a school activity or school attendance shall be subject to discipline, which may include suspension or expulsion, in accordance with District policies and regulations. (cf. BP 601.3 – Suspension) (cf. BP 601.4 – Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. BP 601.7 – Discipline) (cf. BP 606.6 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities) (cf. BP 606.7 – Behavioral Interventions (Special Education Students)


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BULLYING Policy of the Board of Education Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination 32282 Comprehensive safety plan 35181 Governing board policy on responsibilities of students 35291-35291.5 Rules 48900-48925 Suspension or expulsion 48985 Translation of notices PENAL CODE 647 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; misdemeanor 647.7 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; punishment 653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to safety UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47 254 Universal service discounts (e-rate) J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, (2010) 711 F.Supp.2d 1094 Lavine v. Blaine School District, (2002) 279 F.3d 719 Other References: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to Ensure Student Success, 2011 Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment for All Students, Policy Brief, April 2010 Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy Brief, July 2007 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, 2008 Bullying at School, 2003 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying, October 2010 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Cybersafety for Children: http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov California Department of Education, Safe Schools Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: http://cyberbully.org National School Boards Association: http://www.nsba.org National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr Policy Adopted August 14, 2012


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Bakersfield City School District Instructional Support Services Division/Student Services Department

Response to Bullying Worksheet: Enforcement of Law and Policy

Direction: Fill in open questions and leader text. Checking the box (□) and complete if applicable. Estimated date(s)/time(s) of bullying incident(s): Date(s)/Time(s) bullying compliant/information received:

Student/victim report: Employee report:

Source(s) of complaint (Name, grade/school, position): □ Bullying complaint was anonymous or a media report. Was there a decision to pursue an investigation? If yes, why? If no, why? □ Bullying complaint alleges conduct outside the school’s normal jurisdiction. Was an investigation pursued? If yes, why? If no, why? Investigation Initiated (Date/Time of First Action): Date(s)/Time(s) of student/victim interview: Date(s)/Time(s) of parent of student/victim interview:

Description of Incident: Identity of Alleged Harasser: Other potential witnesses: List any injuries described by the student/victim, date, proposed cause, and any documentation of the injury:

(Check if applicable, circle party requesting confidentiality) □ Student/parent requested confidentiality List any actions sought by student/parent to remedy the alleged bullying. □ District grievance procedure described to student and parent □ Copy of policy provided □ Copy of complaint form provided □ Given notice retaliation is prohibited □ Other (List)

Date(s)/Time(s) of Alleged Harasser Interview: Name/grade:

Response to allegation/information: Additional witnesses identified: □ Described bullying and communicated bullying is prohibited □ Given notice retaliation is prohibited


Page 8 of 17 Date(s)/Time(s) of Interview with Other Witness(es):

For each witness, include name/grade or title, identify whether the witness was a bystander to the event, and document the substantial information received. □ Each witness given notice of what constitutes bullying, that retaliation for reporting is prohibited, how to report allegations of bullying and how to report retaliation

List prior incidents of conduct involving bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, threats, intimidation for both the alleged harasser and the victim: Other information relevant to the investigation: Pending the results of the investigation are interim measures needed? If yes, list the steps taken. Evidentiary Conclusions: Did bullying occur? If yes, include the estimated date(s), and the evidence supporting this conclusion. If no, include a summary of why there was no bullying. If bullying occurred, was it sufficiently serious that it created a hostile school environment? If yes, why and what steps will or have been taken? If no, why? Describe consequences/discipline/remedies/actions taken following the conclusion of the investigation: Was the alleged or actual harasser suspended (grades 4-8 only)? Yes/No Was the alleged or actual harasser recommended for expulsion? Yes/No A follow up conference held with (List): Written report on findings completed on (Enter date): Was the report completed not more than 30 days after receiving the complaint? If the answer is no, include the cause of extending the timeline. If the written report of findings concluded bullying occurred, was a copy of the written report provided to each of the following?

□ Student/victim who complained (Date/Time/Method of Delivery) □ Parents/guardians of the student who complained (Date/Time/Method of Delivery) □ Student/person found to have committed an act(s) of bullying (Date/Time/Method of Delivery) □ Director of School Support (Date/Time/Method of Delivery)

List students and other persons who were given notice of what constitutes bullying, that bullying and retaliation are prohibited, and the procedures to file a complaint or report allegations of bullying. Schedule to monitor potential re-occurrence of bullying and retaliatory behavior. Date/person students contacted and findings of monitoring any re-occurrence of bullying and retaliatory behavior. ISSD: 9/12


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Bakersfield City School District

Written Report of Findings Following Bullying Complaint

Date information received alleging bullying and the date the investigation began and ended: Summary of the steps taken during the investigation: Investigation conclusions and reasons for the decision: Corrective actions that have or will be taken (only if it is determined that bullying occurred): Additional steps to address the bullying and prevent any retaliation: Other Steps Taken:

□ Relevant board policies given the parent of the harassed student □ Victim of bullying/harassment reminded of what constitutes bullying and retaliation, how to report this misconduct or any subsequent problems, and a description of the plan for conducting follow‐up inquiries

Written Report of Findings provided to:

□ Student/victim and the parent/guardian of the student/victim □ Student/person found to have committed an act(s) of bullying □ Director of School Support

ISSD: 9/12


Page 10 of 17 Bakersfield City School District

Instructional Support Services Division/Student Services Department 1300 Baker Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305

Information Supporting the Use of the Response to Bullying Worksheet: Enforcement of Law and Policy

Introduction

The Response to Bullying Worksheet: Enforcement of Law and Policy (“Worksheet”) was developed to assist school administrators to respond to complaints or other information in a legal and policy compliant fashion when bullying may be occurring within the school’s jurisdiction1. Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Education Code Section 48900.2 (sexual harassment2), 48900.3 (hate violence) or 48900.4 (harassment, threats and intimidation), directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (a) placing a reasonable pupil(s) in fear of harm to that pupil's or those pupils' person or property; (b) causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health; (c) causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance; or (d) causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. The procedures described in the information supporting this Worksheet are applicable to an allegation, complaint, or other information indicating one of the following offenses may have occurred: harassment/threats/intimidation, sexual harassment2, hate violence, and bullying/cyberbullying.

Note1 Education Code 48900(s) provides a pupil may be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in Education Code 48900 et seq. if the conduct occurred under the school jurisdiction including but not limited to: (1) while on school grounds; (2) while going to or coming from school; (3) during the lunch period whether on or off the campus; and (4) during, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity (emphasis added). However, the courts have generally upheld a school district's authority to discipline a student for off-campus conduct when that conduct causes, or is foreseeably likely to cause, a substantial disruption of school activities. Thus, in determining whether the school has authority to take disciplinary action in complaints regarding off-campus conduct (e.g., cyberbullying), carefully consider and use specific examples to document how the conduct was a significant disruption or was likely to significantly disrupt school activities and the targeted student's educational performance.

Note2 Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion are now considered forms of sexual harassment.

Initiating Investigation

Immediately Report Bullying - Student. Any student who feels s/he is being or has been bullied or who has witnessed bullying within the school’s jurisdiction, shall immediately contact his/her teacher or any other employee, the student may file a complaint (Report of Complaint form attached).


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Promptly Report Bullying - Staff. An employee who witnesses bullying or receives a complaint or other information that bullying may have occurred shall within 24 hours of receiving a complaint, report it to the Principal/Designee or District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination (Personnel Administrator) (“Principal/Coordinator”). Staff reporting requirements remain whether or not the victim files a complaint.

Report Bullying - Parent/Community Member. An investigation into bullying will be initiated upon receipt of information from a parent, guardian, or community member who believes bullying may have occurred within the school’s jurisdiction. Early on decide whether to pursue an investigation by carefully considering whether the school has jurisdiction to act. An anonymous complaint or media report is also evaluated to determine whether it is reasonable to pursue an investigation considering the specificity and reliability of the information, the seriousness of the alleged incident, and whether any individuals can be identified who were subjected to the alleged bullying.

Reports of Bullying: Off-Campus. Although off-campus conduct is not generally subject to school discipline, investigation and disciplinary/remedy action may be warranted if off-campus conduct poses a threat to the safety of other students, staff, or school property or presents a risk of substantial disruption of school activities. There must be documentation of the impact or disruption that the conduct had, or could be expected to have, on school activities. If the misconduct involves protected student speech, the authority to act cannot be based on the content of this protected speech.

Response to Active Act of Bullying. Although an investigation will follow the observation of an act of bullying, what follows is a summary of the initial steps to take when observing an act of bullying: (1) immediately stop the bullying (This may require physical intervention in a safe manner); (2) do not send away any witness to the bullying, especially bystanders; (3) do not immediately ask about or discuss the facts; (4) separate the accused harasser and the target (victim); (5) during the investigation process refer to the bullying behavior and to the relevant school rules against bullying; (6) state the behaviors you saw/heard with the witness, perpetrator, and victim; (7) collect evidence to help determine if an action(s) is warranted; (8) let students know bullying is unacceptable and against school rules; (9) remind each person that retaliation is prohibited; and (9) tell each person how to file a complaint or otherwise report an occurrence of bullying or retaliation.

Prompt Initiation of Investigation: Bullying Allegation/Complaint. After receiving a notice of bullying behavior, the Principal/Coordinator initiates a prompt, impartial investigation of a bullying allegation regardless of whether a formal complaint has been filed. Investigation Process. The Principal/Coordinator shall interview all individuals who are relevant to the investigation. This includes, but is not limited to, the student who is complaining, the person accused of bullying, anyone who witnessed the reported bullying, and anyone mentioned as having relevant information. The Principal/Coordinator may take other steps such as reviewing any records, notes, or statements related to the bullying or visiting the location where the bullying is alleged to have taken place. Bullying and harassment are many times not limited to one occurrence. A broad investigation extending to students and staff not identified in the notice or complaint may be necessary to determine if a hostile environment exists. Bullying creates a hostile environment when it is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit participation or benefit from services, activities, or opportunities.


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Initial Interview with Student or Parent/Guardian. When a student or parent/guardian has complained or provided information about bullying, the Principal/Coordinator shall describe the District's grievance procedure and discuss what actions are being sought by the student in response to the complaint. The student who is complaining shall have an opportunity to describe the incident, identify the witnesses who may have relevant information, provide other evidence of the bullying, and put his/her complaint in writing (see the District’s Report of Complaint form). If the student reports an injury, clearly document the injury and seek additional information should evidence of the injury exist outside the school. Collect contemporaneous, specific evidence of any injuries sustained by other students and/or staff. Also, investigate any allegations involving prior instances of behaviors. If the student victim requests confidentiality in the investigation, inform the student that such a request may limit the District's ability to investigate.

Communicate That Retaliation is Prohibited. Give notice and reminders to the alleged harasser, bystanders, victims, and staff that retaliatory behavior is prohibited and there will be consequences. Remind everyone involved of the responsibility to report conduct that may be retaliation. In addition, the Principal/Coordinator ensures that the student victim and his/her parent/guardian are informed of the procedures for reporting any subsequent problems.

Interim Measures. The Principal/Coordinator determines whether interim measures are needed and then implements necessary interim (intervention) measures pending the results of the investigation (e.g., placing students in separate classes or transferring a student to a class taught by a different teacher).

Evidentiary Conclusions

Factors in Reaching a Determination. In reaching a decision about a bullying complaint, take into account: (1) statements made by the persons with knowledge of the allegations; (2) the details and consistency of each person's account; (3) evidence of how the complaining student reacted to the incident; (4) evidence of any past instances of bullying by the alleged harasser; and (5) evidence of any past bullying complaints that were found to be untrue. To judge the severity of the bullying, the Principal/Coordinator may take into consideration: (1) how the misconduct affected student(s) education; (2) the type, frequency, and duration of the misconduct; (3) the identity, age, and sex of the harasser and the student who complained, and the relationship between them; (4) the number of persons engaged in the harassing conduct and at whom the bullying was directed; (5) the size of the school, location of the incidents, and context in which they occurred; and (6) other incidents at the school involving different students.

If the facts indicate there has been off-campus misconduct (e.g., cyberbullying) and there are questions whether the school has jurisdiction, consider the following: (1) Is there a nexus between the conduct (e.g., speech) and school? (2) Did the student intend for the conduct (speech) to make its way to campus? (3) Was disruption reasonably foreseeable? (4) Could a reasonable student make an educated inference that conduct (speech) could make its way back to school? (5) How much disruption was created (or might be created) by the conduct (speech)?

Review the evidence and determine if the District Discipline Code has been violated (District Code, Education Code 48900 et seq.).

If you determine bullying has or is occurring, also decide whether the bullying is sufficiently serious that it creates a hostile school environment. Bullying creates a hostile environment when it is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit a student’s participation or benefit from services, activities, or opportunities.


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Consequences/Discipline/Remedy Actions. When the Principal/Coordinator has determined that bullying has occurred, he/she shall take prompt, appropriate action reasonably calculated to: (1) end the bullying or harassment; (2) eliminate a hostile environment and its effects; and (3) prevent the bullying or harassment from reoccurring. Action may include, but should not be limited to suspension and a recommendation for expulsion for students in grades 4-8. Prior instances of misconduct should also be followed up with appropriate consequences or interventions. If a hostile environment exists, prompt steps are taken to establish a positive climate. Steps are also taken to remedy the effects of the bullying on the victim helping to ensure bullying is not encouraged, tolerated, or that bullying is failing to be adequately addressed, or is being ignored by school employees.

Note: A “hostile environment exits” when conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit a student’s ability to participate in, or benefit from the services, activities or opportunities, offered by the school.

If appropriate, impose immediate consequences once it is concluded that bullying has occurred. Consequences should be logical and connected to the offense. Counsel and, as appropriate, discipline the harasser. Consider whether a Team for Student Success should be convened to develop a safety plan. Give notice to staff members of what happened and to be vigilant for bullying and retaliation. Describe the locations where the bullying may occur. Remind staff of the requirements and methods to report bullying. Avoid requiring an apology from the harasser to his/her victim(s). Bullying generally involves an imbalance of power. For this reason, do not require students to meet and “work things out.” Although such mediation may work when there is not a power imbalance, in bullying, this approach may re-traumatize the bullied student and generally does not improve the relationship.

Appropriate steps to end bullying may include separating the accused harasser and the target, providing counseling for the target/victim and/or harasser, or provide training or other interventions not only for the perpetrators, but also for the larger school community, to ensure that all students, their families, and school staff can recognize bullying if it recurs and know how to respond. Steps to remedy bullying or a hostile environment should not penalize the student(s)

who was harassed. For example, any separation of the target from an alleged harasser should be designed to minimize the burden on the target’s educational program (e.g., not requiring the target to change his or her class schedule). A school also may provide additional services to the student who was harassed in order to address the effects of the bullying, particularly if the school was initially delayed in responding or responded inappropriately or inadequately to information about bullying. An effective response may also include the re-release of the District policies against bullying and new procedures by which students, parents, and employees may report allegations of bullying.

Finally, a school should take steps to stop further bullying and prevent any retaliation against the person who made the complaint (or was the subject of the bullying) or against those who provided information as witnesses. At a minimum, the school’s responsibilities include making sure that the harassed students and their families know how to report any subsequent problems, conducting follow-up inquiries to see if there have been any new incidents or any instances of retaliation, and responding promptly and appropriately to address continuing or new problems.

Bystanders. Include bystanders to the bullying in the conversation about preventing and responding to bullying to include: (1) giving guidance about how they may appropriately intervene or get help next time; (2) encouragement to take a more active or pro-social role; and (3) supporting the bullied child in a way that allows him/her to feel cared for and safe from retaliation.


Page 14 of 17 Documentation. A record of all reported cases of bullying shall be maintained to enable the District to monitor, address, and prevent repetitive harassing behavior in its schools. These records should include all complaints, notices, or other information alleging bullying has occurred, the investigation findings, the actions taken to remedy bullying incidents or the presence of a hostile environment, and follow-up procedures. To illustrate, documentation should be maintained on the witnesses interviewed and their reports, the range of the investigation (e.g., number and role of witness), conferences, investigation findings and conclusions, conferences, letters and reports, attachments, written information provided, evidence relied upon, the conclusion to support a decision not to investigate or pursue allegations, and the steps taken to help ensure the bullying issue has been addressed.

Follow-up Actions and Documentation

Communication. In many cases, it is advisable to provide written communication to the parent of the alleged victim. When the school initially becomes aware of a bullying allegation and a victim(s) has been identified, the letter should contain, at a minimum, the following message. “Please be aware the District staff members take seriously any allegation a student has experienced bullying or mistreatment at school. We are immediately opening a full investigation into the allegations <name of student> has been bullied or mistreated.”

Disclosures. All complaints and allegations of bullying shall be kept confidential except as necessary to carry out the investigation or take other subsequent required action to stop the bullying and restore a positive school environment. When necessary to carry out his/her investigation or to protect the students’ safety, the Principal/Coordinator may discuss the complaint with the Superintendent/designee, the parent/guardian of the student who complained, the parent/guardian of the alleged harasser if the alleged harasser is a student, a teacher or staff member whose knowledge of the students involved may help in determining who is telling the truth, law enforcement, and/or child protective services, and District legal counsel.

Communicate Again Retaliation is Prohibited. Give notice and reminders to the harasser, bystanders, victims, and staff that retaliatory behavior is prohibited and there will be consequences. Remind these persons of the responsibility to report conduct that may be retaliation. In addition, the Principal/Coordinator ensures that the harassed student and his/her parent/guardian are informed of the procedures for reporting any subsequent problems.

Monitor Re-Occurrence of Misconduct and Retaliatory Behavior. Check to determine if retaliatory behavior or action is occurring against any person who files a complaint, testifies, provides information, or otherwise participates in District complaint processes. Also conduct periodic checks on the success of all action plans implemented to stop misconduct and to improve the school environment.

Written Report on Findings and Follow-Up. No more than 30 days after receiving the complaint or notice, the Principal/Coordinator must conclude the investigation and prepare a written report of his/her findings. This timeline may be extended for good cause. If an extension is needed, the Principal/Coordinator shall notify the student who complained and explain the reasons for the extension. The report shall summarize the steps taken during the investigation; include the conclusions of the investigation, and the reasons for the decision. If it is determined that bullying occurred; the report shall also include any corrective actions that have or will be taken to address the bullying and prevent any retaliation or further bullying. This report shall be presented to the student who complained, the parents/guardians of the student who complained, the person accused, and the Director of School Support.


Page 15 of 17 Finally, a school should take steps to stop further bullying and prevent any retaliation against the person who made the complaint (or was the subject of the bullying) or against those who provided information as witnesses. At a minimum, the school’s responsibilities include making sure that the harassed students and their families know how to report any subsequent problems, conducting follow‐up inquiries to see if there have been any new incidents or any instances of retaliation, and responding promptly and appropriately to address continuing or new problems.

The Principal/Coordinator conducts follow-up inquiries to see if there have been any new incidents or retaliation and shall keep a record of when these occurred and what was found.

References:

Hoonanian, A. (February 15, 2012) Best Practices to Prevent Litigation from Behavior Interventions, Student Discipline, and Bullying (PowerPoint) Long Beach, CA: Dannis Woliver Kelly Dear Colleague Letter: Prohibited Disability Harassment (2000): http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/disabharassltr.html Dear Colleague Letter: Bullying in Schools (2010) http://www2.ed.gov/print/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201010.html Dear Colleague Letter: Sexual Harassment Issues (2006): http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/sexhar‐2006.html Sexual Harassment: It’s Not Academic (Revised 2008): http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocrshpam.html Racial Incidents and Harassment Against Students (1994): http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/race394.html Bakersfield City School District Board Policy 601.1, Conduct of Pupils Bakersfield City School District Board Policy 601.2, Bullying Bakersfield City School District Board Policy 601.3, Suspension Bakersfield City School District Board Policy 601.6, Sexual Harassment of and by Students

ISSD: 8/12

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/disabharassltr.html

http://www2.ed.gov/print/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201010.html

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/race394.html

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Education Center – 1300 Baker Street


REPORT OF COMPLAINT Person Making Complaint

Date

Address

Zip

Phone

School/Department Involved

Student(s) Involved

Person(s) Complained About

Date(s) Incident(s) Occurred

Witness(es) to Incident(s)

Briefly state complaint including any attempt, if applicable, to discuss the complaint with the person(s) complained about and the failure to resolve the matter: Suggestions for Correction of Matter Complained About (Optional): Signature of Person Making Complaint __________________________________________________ Note: Matters which are covered by collectively negotiated agreements are not subject to this procedure unless specifically stated in the agreement. Certificated bargaining unit members must receive written notification of the complaint within fifteen workdays of the event giving rise to the complaint, unless law enforcement officials direct otherwise. Complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination shall be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date the alleged discrimination occurred or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination unless the time for filing is extended by the Superintendent, upon written request of the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Education Center – 1300 Baker Street


REPORTE DE UNA QUEJA Persona Presentando la Queja

Fecha

Domicilio

Zona Postal

Núm. De Teléfono

Escuela/Departamento Involucrado

Estudiante(s) Involucrado(s)

Persona(s) de Quien(es) se Queja

Fecha(s) en que Ocurrió/Ocurrieron el/los Incidente(s)

Testigo(s) del/los Incidente(s)

Explique brevemente su queja incluyendo el intento que se hizo, si aplica, para discutir la queja con la(s) persona(s) de quien(es) tiene queja y la falta de solución al problema: (Opcional) Sugerencias para Corregir el Problema que ocasionó la Queja: Firma de la Persona que Presenta la Queja _____________________________________________________________ Nota: Los asuntos que están cubiertos por los acuerdos negociados colectivamente no están sujetos a este procedimiento a menos que esté estipulado específicamente en el acuerdo. Los miembros titulados de la unidad de negociación deben recibir una notificación por escrito de la queja dentro de un período de quince días hábiles de trabajo a partir del suceso que ocasionó la queja, a menos que oficiales de las autoridades lo indiquen de otra manera. Las quejas que alegan discriminación ilegal deberán ser iniciadas no más tarde de un perίodo de seis (6) meses a partir de la fecha en que ocurrió la discriminación alegada o la fecha en que la persona quien presenta la queja obtuvo conocimiento de los hechos de la discriminación alegada a menos de que el tiempo para presentar la queja sea extendida por la Superintendente, al así solicitarlo la persona que presenta la queja exponiendo las razones para la extensión.


Prepared By: Steve McClain, Chief Business Official

Subject: Integrated Pesticide Management Prog. & Pesticide Application Schedule

Pursuant to the Healthy Schools Act (AB2260), a school district shall provide annual written notification to all assigned staff members and parents/guardians of assigned students, including students and staff of other institutions housed on BCSD property, about the expected use of pesticides during the school year and the Management Plan for Asbestos-Containing Materials. The required notification does not include a pesticide product deployed in the form of a self-contained bait or trap, to gel or paste deployed as a crack and crevice treatment, to any pesticide exempted from regulation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or to antimicrobial pesticides, including sanitizers and disinfectants. School Site Responsibility: 1. Distribution of the ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER to parents/guardians/staff, including

REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION. Such notification letter shall also be provided to KCSOS students and Community Action Partnership of Kern (formerly known as KCEOC) Pre-K students. For BCSD students, this letter is contained in the “Guide for Parents and Students.” Please distribute a separate copy to assigned BCSD staff members and students and staff of other agencies housed on BCSD campuses.

a. Persons receiving the ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER shall be provided the opportunity

to receive notification of individual pesticide applications at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the application by completing and returning to the school site of assignment, the REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION form.

b. Persons who request such notification shall be notified by the school site of individual pesticide applications at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to application. This notice shall include the product name, the active ingredient or ingredients in the product and the intended date of application.

c. If a pesticide product not included in the annual notification is subsequently intended for use at the school site, the school site shall provide written notice to all parents/guardians/staff at the assigned school of its use at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to application.

2. Posting of Warning Signs.

a. The school shall post each area of the school site where pesticides will be applied with a warning sign. b. The warning sign shall prominently display the term “Warning/Pesticide Treated Area” and

shall include the product name, the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s product registration number, intended date and areas of application, and reason for pesticide application.

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c. The warning sign shall be visible to all persons entering the treated area and shall be posted twenty-four (24) hours prior to the application and remain posted until seventy-two (72) hours after the application. d. In case of a pest control emergency, the warning sign shall be posted immediately upon

application and shall remain posted until seventy-two (72) hours after the application.

3. Record Keeping.

a. Each school site shall maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records of all pesticide used at the school site, and shall make this information available to the public, upon request.

b. A school site shall meet the record keeping requirement by retaining a copy of the form supplied by Maintenance and Operations and completed by the pesticide applicator.

SUMMARY What School Site Does: 1. ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER including REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE

APPLICATION NOTIFICATION to the student’s parent/guardian is included in the 2010-11 “Guide For Parents and Students.” Separate copies of this document must be provided to assigned BCSD staff and to students and staff of other agencies housed on BCSD campuses.

2. Notify with the INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES form, those persons who returned to the school

site, the REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION form. Such notification must be at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the scheduled application. The INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES form shall include information about which pesticide(s) is/are to be applied at each scheduled time of application (supplied by Maintenance and Operations). The school site will place a checkmark () on the line next to each pesticide to be applied on a template of the INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES form. The school site will then duplicate a sufficient number of completed INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES forms and mail them to those persons who requested such notification. Persons who designate notification by telephone must receive the same information.

3. Post warning signs in school site areas where pesticides are scheduled to be applied twenty-four

(24) hours in advance of pesticide application. Warning signs are not to be removed until seventy-two (72) hours after application.

4. Maintain records of pesticide application at the school site for a minimum of four (4) years. What Maintenance and Operations Does: 1. Supply school site with ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER including REQUEST FOR

INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION form. 2. Supply school site with pesticide application schedule.

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3. Supply school site with advance information about which pesticides are to be applied at each scheduled time of application.

4. Supply school site with completed warning signs and suggested location(s) for posting. 5. Supply school sites with required forms for record keeping, completed by the pesticide applicator,

and maintained at the school site, for a minimum of four (4) years. Included with this TAB are the following sample communications: Sample ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER to parents/guardians/staff, including REQUEST

FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION form for parents/guardians/ staff to request notification of individual pesticide applications.

Sample INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES notification letter to be sent by school site to parents/

guardians/staff requesting such notification.

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Office of the Chief Business Official REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION

Management Plan for Asbestos-Containing Material

In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Bakersfield City School District had inspections performed at each of our schools for asbestos-containing building materials in 2001. The inspection findings and asbestos management plans are on file at the Department of Maintenance and Operations. Records regarding ongoing observations, abatement and re-inspections are included in the management plan. You are hereby informed of the immediate availability of the school district’s asbestos management plan located for your review at each school. Since the last re-inspection, the District has undertaken several projects involving asbestos-containing materials. The primary scope of these projects included removing asbestos-containing floor tile and/or linoleum. Some of the projects involved removal/repair of thermal system insulation. The District’s asbestos coordinator is available by appointment to interpret the asbestos management plan. For more information, contact the Department of Maintenance and Operations.

Pesticide Notification

The Bakersfield City School District utilizes an integrated pest management program to effectively control pests with a number of techniques including the application of pesticides that present the least possible hazard and effectively minimize risk to the environment.

In compliance with the Healthy Schools Act (AB2260), the District is required to notify parents/guardians/staff of the name and active ingredient(s) of all pesticide products expected to be applied this year in Bakersfield City School District schools. Except in cases of pest control emergencies, it is the intention of the Bakersfield City School District to apply pesticides only during times when schools are not in operation, including Winter Vacation, Spring Vacation and during the summer months.

Pesticide Name and Active Ingredient(s) Pesticide Name and Active Ingredients(s) 1) Pendulum Aqua Cap (Pendimethalin) 13) Cloropicrin (Cloropicrin) 2) Engage (Chlorpyrifos) 14) Ranger Pro (Glyphosate) 3) Ornemec (Fluazifop-p-butyl) 15) Tempo WP (Cyano) 4) Orthene (Acephate) 16) Suspend SC (Deltamethrin) 5) Manage (Halosulfluron-methyl) 17) Trimec (Dicamba) 6) Reward (Diquat dibromide) 18) Gentrol (Hydropene) 7) Advion Roach Gel (Indoxacarb) 19) Florel (Ethephon) 8) Premise (Imidacloprid) 20) Advion Ant Gel (Indoxacarb) 9) Turmador (Fipronil) 21) Phantom (Chlorfenapyr) 10) Vicane (Sulfuryl Fluoride) 22) ULD BP-300 (Pyrethrum) 11) Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait (Diphacionone) 23) Advance 375A (Abamectin B1) 12) Avitrol (Aminopyridine)

Additional information regarding pesticide information is available at the California Department of Pesticide

Regulation web site www.cdpr.ca.gov. If you wish to be notified of individual pesticide applications at the school site, please complete, detach and return the form REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION below. Upon receipt of this form, the school will notify you seventy-two (72) hours prior to application. ----------------------------------------------------------Detach Here-----------------------------------------------------------

REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION (Please return completed form to school ONLY IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED)

Name of Parent/Guardian/Staff Member _________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Student ______________________________ School Site __________________________________ Please indicate (√) how you wish to be contacted and supply phone number, if you requested to be contacted by telephone:

______ U.S. Mail OR ______ Phone (______________) M&O/lh 06/28/12

http://www.cdr.ca.gov/

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Chief Business Official

INTENT TO APPLY PESTICIDES The Bakersfield City School District utilizes an integrated pest management program to effectively control pests with a number of techniques including the application of pesticides that present the least possible hazard and effectively minimize risk to the environment. Pursuant to your request please be advised that the following pesticide(s) will be applied as follows: Date of Notice _________________________________________________________________ School Site ____________________________________________________________________ Location of Application __________________________________________________________ Intended Date of Application ______________________________________________________ Pesticide(s) to be applied: Pesticide Name and Active Ingredient(s) Pesticide Name and Active Ingredients(s) 1) Pendulum Aqua Cap (Pendimethalin) 13) Cloropicrin (Cloropicrin) 2) Engage (Chlorpyrifos) 14) Ranger Pro (Glyphosate) 3) Ornemec (Fluazifop-p-butyl) 15) Tempo WP (Cyano) 4) Orthene (Acephate) 16) Suspend SC (Deltamethrin) 5) Manage (Halosulfluron-methyl) 17) Trimec (Dicamba) 6) Reward (Diquat dibromide) 18) Gentrol (Hydropene) 7) Advion Roach Gel (Indoxacarb) 19) Florel (Ethephon) 8) Premise (Imidacloprid) 20) Advion Ant Gel (Indoxacarb) 9) Turmador (Fipronil) 21) Phantom (Chlorfenapyr) 10) Vicane (Sulfuryl Fluoride) 22) ULD BP-300 (Pyrethrum) 11) Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait (Diphacionone) 23) Advance 375A (Abamectin B1) 12) Avitrol (Aminopyridine) Additional information regarding pesticide information is available at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation web site www.cdpr.ca.gov. If you wish more information about pesticide application in the Bakersfield City School District, please contact Gabriel Rosales, Supervisor, Maintenance and Operations at 631-5883. M&O/lh 06/28/12

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/

Bakersfield City School District Education Center – 1300 Baker Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICIAL

PESTICIDE APPLICATION SCHEDULE for 2012-13

The Pesticide Application Schedule will take place as follows:

During Winter Break* Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Wednesday

Dec. 26, 2012 Dec. 27, 2012 Dec. 28, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Jan. 2, 2013 Thorner Chavez Stiern Garza Harding Chipman Nichols Hort Sierra Compton Eissler Washington Voorhies Horace Mann Pioneer Longfellow Sequoia College Heights Casa Loma S.E.A.L. Hills Pauly Noble Williams Owens Inter. Emerson Wayside Downtown Mt. Vernon Owens Prim. McKinley Franklin Harris Jefferson Fremont Roosevelt Curran Evergreen Rafer Johnson Munsey Frank West Wm. Penn *January 3rd and 4th will be alternate dates due to rain.

During Spring Break*

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Mar. 25, 2013 Mar. 26, 2013 Mar. 27, 2013 Mar. 28, 2013 Thorner Chavez Stiern Garza Chipman Nichols Hort Sierra Eissler Washington Voorhies Horace Mann Longfellow Sequoia College Heights Casa Loma Hills Pauly Noble Williams Emerson Wayside Downtown Mt. Vernon McKinley Franklin Harris Jefferson Roosevelt Curran Evergreen Harding Rafer Johnson Munsey Frank West Compton Owens Int. Wm. Penn Pioneer S.E.A.L. Owens Prim. Fremont

During Summer Break This schedule will be determined once the summer school sites have been selected.

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Subject: Certificate of Insurance Requests for Facilities Use Other Than BCSD Sites

All requests for a certificate of insurance for use of facilities outside of BCSD sites, are to be made through the Office of the Chief Business Official in the format requested by SISC. The form is attached for your convenience. To obtain a certificate of insurance for a contract/agreement/MOU, the following information must be included on the form. NOTE: Be sure to submit a copy of the contract/agreement/MOU with your request:

1. Name of company or business 2. Name(s) of additional parties (as listed in the contract/agreement/MOU) 3. The name of the individual to whom the certificate of insurance is to be sent to 4. Mailing address 5. City, State, Zip 6. Email and/or fax number

To obtain a certificate of insurance for the use of a facility (other than a BCSD site), the following information must be included on the form:

1. The name of the facility to be used (i.e. Rabobank Convention Center, Fox Theatre, etc.) 2. The purpose of the facility use (i.e. graduation ceremonies) 3. School(s) OR Department(s) involved 4. The date(s) the facility will be used 5. The time(s) the facility will be used 6. The name of a contact person including phone number 7. Is this a recurring event for which renewal is required? Yes OR No

The above information will be submitted to SISC so that they can prepare the certificate of insurance. SISC requires a two week turn around for a certificate to be processed. Any request less than two weeks will not be processed. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hart at extension 14678.


To: Principals & Department Heads Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130180

.....-_P_ri_n_t_Fo_r_m ,l l Submit by Email

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Schools Request for Certificate of Insurance (Named as additional insured/loss payee only)

Requesting District Contact Information

Name

Title

District

School (if applicable) Entity Information (as will be listed as Certificate Holder)

Please provide entire copy of contract/agreement/memorandum of understanding (MOU.

Name

Additional Parties (a s noted in contra ct)

Attention to:

Address

City, State, Zip

Email and/or Fax No.

Is this a recurring event for which renewal is required? D Yes

Description of Operations/Event/LocationNehicles/Lease/etc.

D No

Enter desired language (maximum 300 characters)

Please note that at times there may be at least a two week turn around for a certificate to be processed and sent to the requested Certificate Holder via US Mail.

Please submit any event requests at least two weeks prior to the day of the event.

This form may be emailed or sent via fax to 661.636.4418 Questions? Contact Lilia Morentin at 661.636.4495.

P. 0. Box 1847 + Bakersfield.CA 93303-1847 + htt p://www.kern.org/sisc/ 1300 17th Street- CITY CENTRE + Bakersfield , CA + (661) 636-4710 + FAX (661) 636-4418

A Joint Powers Authority administered by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, Larry E. Reider, Superintendent

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Subject: CROSSING GUARD INFORMATION

REQUESTING A CROSSING GUARD If you receive a request from a parent regarding obtaining the services of a crossing guard at a specific location for your school site, the principal must prepare one of the attached form letters on your school-site letterhead. If your school is located within the “city,” your letter would be addressed to the City of Bakersfield. If your school is located within the “county,” your letter would be addressed to the County of Kern. You send only ONE letter – not a letter to the city and county. Please send this office a copy of your request. Upon receiving notification from either the Public Works Department OR the County of Kern as to whether or not a crossing guard is recommended, please send this office a copy of their letter. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Ross, Director of Transportation at extension 75107.

SCHOOLS WITH CROSSING GUARDS IN PLACE Do not request or authorize extra time for crossing guards without first notifying the Office of the Chief Business Official. Each guard has a predetermined amount of hours they work daily. Also, if the regular crossing guard is absent and a substitute guard is not on duty at the crossing area, immediately notify the Chief Business Official’s Office at x14678.


To: Principals Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130181



Date: ________________________ Mr. Raul Rojas, Director City of Bakersfield Public Works Department 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD Dear Mr. Rojas: I am requesting you to survey the need for a crossing guard at the intersection of

______________________________________ ______________________________________

The reason for this request is: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions concerning this request, please call me at 631-___________. Please notify me as soon as possible regarding the outcome of your survey. Thank you. Sincerely, Name of Principal Principal, ______________ School

Copy to: Office of Chief Business Official

To Be Printed on

School Letterhead



Date: ________________________ Mr. Craig Pope, Director County of Kern K.C. Roads Department 2700 “M” Street, Suite 400 Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD Dear Mr. Pope: I am requesting you to survey the need for a crossing guard at the intersection of

______________________________________ ______________________________________

The reason for this request is: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions concerning this request, please call me at 631-___________. Please notify me as soon as possible regarding the outcome of your survey. Thank you. Sincerely, Name of Principal Principal, ______________ School

Copy to: Chief Business Official

To Be Printed on

School Letterhead



Subject: Animals in Schools

The bringing of animals onto a school site is highly discouraged by S.I.S.C. However, the following information provided by S.I.S.C., is meant to provide guidance to District administrators as they consider incorporating the use of animals into school programs. Live Animals Brought Onto Campus: Districts should discourage the practice of students or teachers bringing household pets onto campus. Such “pets” pose an unknown risk of disease, scratching and/or biting injury. There have been several reports of injury to individuals in SISC member districts from incidents involving an instructor’s pet that was brought to the school site. Instructors should also be aware that they might be held personally liable in the event their pet injures someone or damages property. Although an instructor may feel that his/her pet is safe, or a student may want to bring a pet for class viewing, the risks outweigh the benefit in most cases. Schools often have outside vendors or animal handlers bring animals for viewing and/or demonstration. Such practice is acceptable if the following conditions are met. Only “professional” animal handlers should be allowed to bring animals onto campus for viewing/demonstration. Prior to administrative approval, all animal handlers should be able to produce the following:

• A certificate of insurance that covers the handler and names the District as an additional insured.

• A list/description of all prior incidents/injuries involving animal viewing and demonstration or certification that no such incidents/injuries have occurred.

• A list of precautions to follow to prevent injury to students, including a description of appropriate student behavior and appropriate participant age.

The following outlines the animals that are inappropriate to house in schools and may also be used as guidance for evaluating animal viewings/demonstrations brought onto campus. Live Animals Housed on Campus Although housing animals in classrooms is popular, care should be taken in the selection of such animals as well as the ongoing maintenance and handling. Some animals are not appropriate choices to house on campus because of the potential risk of injury and/or disease transmission. Several sources have listed the following animals as unacceptable for the classroom:

o Poisonous animals (spiders, snakes, venomous insects) o Wild (non-domestic) animals (especially those at high risk for rabies; armadillos have been

implicated in Hansen disease; Salmonella in hedgehogs; tuberculosis in bushy-tailed opossums; Hantavirus and leptospirosis in wild rodents.)


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o Wolf-hybrids (crosses between wolf and dog) o Stray animals (dogs and cats—particularly those less than one year of age) o Baby ducks and chicks (high risk of Salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis) o Aggressive animals (an animal displaying unprovoked threatening behavior should be

removed from the classroom) o Other animals that should not be brought onto campus include: wild birds, snapping

turtles, bats, or skunks.

Reptiles are notorious for carrying salmonella, especially turtles. For this reason, many schools have opted not to have reptiles in the classroom. The “safest” animals are those that are handled and exhibited in an appropriate manner. Clearly, the small mammals pose the least threat to children with regard to disease transmission. These include mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats and rabbits. Hamsters and gerbils are known to be biters so the other species are preferable. None of these species are known to transmit rabies to humans. Partnering with a local veterinarian can help ensure proper animal selection as well as ensure the health of an animal. Whenever feasible, animals that are brought into the classroom should be cleared by a veterinarian before entering the class. In addition, strong consideration should be given to allowing only animals bred in captivity to be housed on campus due to the wide variety of diseases carried by “wild” animals. Animals must have current vaccinations appropriate to the species. If possible, a certificate of health should be obtained by the supplier or a veterinarian before introducing the animal to the class. An effort should be made to minimize student handling of animals, especially in elementary classes, in order to reduce the risk of transmission of disease, bacteria, and ringworm. Limited student handling also reduces the risk of bites and/or allergic reactions/aggravations. Students should not be charged with cleaning pens and/or cages unless they are closely supervised, gloves are worn, and strict procedures are followed. This activity significantly increases the risk of disease transmission and allergic reactions if not controlled properly. Although it is common for students to take class animals home during weekends or over school breaks, such practices should be carefully planned and controlled. Written permission and acknowledgement from the student’s parent or guardian should be obtained in advance to sending the animal home with the student. Also, explicit written procedures outlining how to properly care for the animal should accompany the animal to the student’s home. If there is any question regarding the animal’s health or safety, the instructor should not send the animal to the student’s home. Good housekeeping and safety practices are essential in providing a safe environment for both students and animals. Pens and cages should be cleaned regularly and the classroom should be free from animal debris and droppings. Classroom animals are a common cause of indoor air quality problems. Diligence in maintaining good housekeeping practices will help prevent such problems. Human food should not be allowed in areas where animals are kept or where animal food is stored. Frequent hand washing should be promoted, especially after handling an animal and prior to eating.

Students should NEVER be allowed to “kiss” animals. Gloves should be considered when handling some animals. Pens and cages should be located so as not to cause a hazard from electrical extension cords and overloaded circuits. A fire loss occurred in a SISC member district due to an animal escaping its cage and chewing the electrical wiring, thereby starting a fire. Parents should be notified if any live animal is to be kept in their child’s classroom. Children who have allergies, asthma, or other breathing difficulty may react unfavorably to the confined exposure of being in a classroom with animals. Another problem that requires strong administrative intervention is the practice of staff feeding wild cats that live on or near the school site. Such practice encourages the cats to make the school site their home, thereby posing a host of potential problems with safety, facilities and grounds. There are also several diseases associated with cats and kittens where the risk increases in non-domestic cats. Encouraging a wild cat to take up residence at a school site is a practice that should not be allowed. Summary According to the National Science Teachers Association, the instructional reasons for animals in the classrooms are: To stimulate interest in the study of animal behavior To develop skills of observation and comparison To develop an appreciation for the unity, inter-relationship, and complexity of life To give students a unique perspective of the life processes through experimentation To develop a sense of stewardship and responsibility

Clearly, there are educational benefits of animals in schools. However, the benefits should not come at the cost of sick or injured students, damaged property, or impaired air quality. Prudent consideration given to the selection of animals, handling procedures, classroom operations and administrative policies will go a long way in controlling the risk, thereby making the addition of animals a positive experience for everyone.

Prepared By: Melissa Banal Hoyt, Interim Supervisor I, Student Services Department

Subject: Reminder: Student Attendance Enhancement and Truancy Reduction Training (Second Session)

Approved By: Randall Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ENHANCEMENT AND TRUANCY REDUCTION TRAINING

Audience: School Attendance Contact(s) (as determined by principal) Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 Time: 8 – 10 a.m. Location: Main Conference Room, BCSD Education Center Presenters: Melissa Banal Hoyt, Interim Supervisor I

Holly Mitchell, Deputy District Attorney Javier Rios, Probation Officer Materials: You can access and print a copy of the “Bakersfield City School District Attendance Enhancement Process” booklet dated January 2012, on the Student Services Website under Student Attendance and Truancy. Please bring it with you. Training Goal: To enhance student attendance and reduce student truancy by distributing standardized materials, describing policy and procedures, illustrating documentation procedures, defining roles, and answering audience questions. Sending Additional Attendees: This in-service is for a District employee(s) designated by the principal as the site’s “School Attendance Contact(s).” Additional staff as determined by and including the principal are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by e-mail or phone Leticia Gonzalez in the Student Services Department ([email protected] or 14882).

To: All Principals, Principal’s Designee, and School Secretaries

Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130183

mailto:[email protected]


To: All Principals and Teachers Grades Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten Date: 9/20/12 No. 130184 Subject: Read for the Record 2012 Prepared By: Nancy Olcott, Director, Curriculum and Standards; and Sandra Yoon, Coordinator, Library Media Services Department Approved By: Randall Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division Page 1 of 1

Read for the Record 2012

We will be participating in Read for the Record on October 4, 2012. The Pearson Foundation donated copies of Ladybug Girls and the Bug Squad, by David Soman and Jacky Davis for each Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten class in the district. The designated day for the read is Thursday, October 4, 2012. The school grade level team should meet with the principal and set a time on October 4 for the reading. Schools will be receiving the books within the next week. The books will be sent to the principal’s attention with a letter from the Pearson Foundation. Read for the Record began in 2006 with the backing for the Pearson Foundation. The event is designed to draw attention to the early education needs of millions of at-risk young children in the United States and across the globe. In 2011, over two million readers of all ages shared Anna Dewdney’s class book Llama Llama Red Pajama. Additional information is available at these websites www.readfortherecord.org or www.pearsonfoundation.org . Contact Alecia Crompton, in Library Media Services, extension 14785, with the time for each class read. Library Media Services will report the participation to Read for the Record/Pearson Foundation. Please contact Nancy Olcott, extension 14784, or Sandra Yoon, extension 14808, if you have any questions.

http://www.readfortherecord.org/

http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/


To: Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8 Principals and Teachers Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130185

Subject: Via Arte Italian Street Sidewalk Painting Festival Prepared By: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts Department Page 1 of 1 Approved By: Randall G. Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division

The Bakersfield Museum of Art presents

“Via Arte”

“Via Arte” is the 14th Annual Italian Street Painting Festival

Saturday, October 13, 2012

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 14, 2012 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Marketplace (9000 Ming Ave.)

Local artists will dazzle you with their chalk painting ability as they turn the Marketplace sidewalk into a mastery of art.

Free Admission

Wheelchair Accessible Artist Award Ceremony Sunday, October 14, 2012, at 3 p.m.

Contact the Bakersfield Museum of Art at (661) 323-7219 should you have questions.


To: All Principals and Teachers Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130186

Subject: Bakersfield City School District Oral Language Festival Guidelines Prepared By: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts Department Page 1 of 4 Approved By: Randall G. Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division

Bakersfield City School District Oral Language Festival 2012

The following pages include the registration materials that will be used for Bakersfield City School District Oral Language Festival. The dates and locations are listed below.

Junior High Oral Language Festival (Grades 7 and 8)

Saturday, November 17, 2012 Education Center

Elementary Oral Language Festival (Grades 4, 5, and 6)

Saturday, December 1, 2012 California State University, Bakersfield

The Oral Language Festival invites students to enjoy literature through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Participating schools will be allowed one entry per event category. Students may participate in only one event category. The five event categories are: SERIOUS INTERPRETATION – SOLO HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION – SOLO SERIOUS INTERPRETATION – DUO HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION – DUO

VERSE CHOIR Please ensure that literature selections are appropriate for age, event, and presentation to a community audience. Literature selections must be published works that are available to all students. Selections that are found only in distributions such as organizational newsletters, the Internet, and regional newspapers are not acceptable because they are not available to all Grade 4-8 students. Appropriateness of both literature and mode of delivery is the responsibility of the principal. The principal should be aware of and approve all selections. The top four Bakersfield City School District winners from each category will be eligible to participate in the Kern County Oral Language Festival on January 19, 2013, at Norris Middle School. Registration and Festival Volunteer Forms are included on the following pages. Please go to the Visual and Performing Arts Department website http://www.bcsd.com/vapa/orallang to download this year's Oral Language Festival Guidelines.

Bakersfield City School District Oral Language Festival 2012

Registration Form

TO: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator Visual and Performing Arts Department FROM: School Coach/Contact Person Please print or type the information below. Schools are allowed one entry per event category. Students may participate in only one event. A code number will be assigned to each student by the Visual and Performing Arts Department Staff and a copy of this form will be sent back to the coach prior to the event.

Code Number Serious Interpretation – Solo

_______ Name: Grade:

Selection Title: Author:

Publisher: Publication Date:

Code Number Humorous Interpretation – Solo




Code Number Serious Interpretation – Duo




Code Number Humorous Interpretation – Duo




Code Number Verse Choir




(List Student Names and Grades Below: i.e., - Josh Lopez, 5)

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

Return this form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department no later than Friday, October 26, 2012. You may fax the form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Fax Number at 631-4812.

BUS TRANSPORTATION NEEDED: Saturday, November 17, 2012 YES ____ / NO_____ Saturday, December 1, 2012 YES ____ / NO_____


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Oral Language Festival 2012

Release of Directory Information for Purposes of Publicity As an outcome of participating in the Oral Language Festival, information about a

participating student may be publicly disclosed (e.g., student's name, school award received, and involvement in this contest). These disclosures are permissible under "directory information" law and policy unless the parent or legal guardian ("Parent") has notified the school in writing that such information may not be disclosed. I declare that no Parent of a student entered in this contest has given a notice of non-participation in the release of directory information policy (i.e., placed a check in the "Release of Directory Information" box of the Parent Acknowledgement page of the Guide for Parents and Students).

Principal’s Signature Date

School

Please return the completed form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Office by Friday, October 26, 2012. You may fax the form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Fax Number at 631-4812.


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Oral Language Festival 2012

Volunteer Form

TO: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator Visual and Performing Arts Department Please duplicate this form as needed. Name of Volunteer: School/Department: Phone Number(s): Check the event you would like to volunteer for:

Junior High (Grades 7-8): Saturday, November 17, 2012, Education Center

Elementary (Grades 4-6): Saturday, December 1, 2012, California State University, Bakersfield

Both Events: Junior High: Saturday, November 17, 2012, Education Center Elementary: Saturday, December 1, 2012, California State University, Bakersfield

If you have any questions, please contact the Visual and Performing Arts Department at 631-4774.

Please return the completed form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Office by Friday, October 26, 2012. You may fax the form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Fax Number at 631-4812.


To: Principals, Pre Kindergarten-Grade 8 Teachers, and Junior High/Middle School Marching Band & Drill Team Directors

Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130187

Subject: Participation Application Request for Veteran’s Day Parade, Monday, November 12, 2012 Prepared By: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts Department Page 1 of 2 Approved By: Randall G. Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division

The 93rd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 26, will be Monday, November 12, 2012, 10 a.m. The theme for the 2012 parade is “Honoring Our Greatest Generation,” acknowledging those men and women who served and protected our freedoms. The Visual and Performing Arts Department Office will make all bus requests. If your school-sponsored group wishes to participate, complete and return the attached entry form to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Office by Friday, October 12, 2012, by 4:30 p.m. A separate entry form must be submitted for Flag Teams, Drill Teams, and Cheerleaders if they wish to be judged. You are invited to join in the other festivities of the day which include a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Truxtun Avenue at 8 a.m. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. at 21st and “L” Streets, and will follow last year’s parade route, disbanding past the corner of 20th and “M” Streets. You will NOT be able to turn either direction before “M” Street. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 2020 “H” Street. If you have any questions, please contact Michael D. Stone at 631-4810. You may fax the application form on the next page to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Office at 631-4812.

“Honoring Our Greatest Generation”

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012


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BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT VETERAN’S DAY PARADE ENTRY FORM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 Organization Name _____________________________________________________________________ Person in charge of your unit _____________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ City _________________________________ Zip ______________Daytime Phone ____________________ Evening ___________________________ We would like to participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade. Check the Division and Categories applicable to your unit. VETERAN MILITARY EQUESTRIAN ______ Float ______ Float or Vehicle ______ Single ______ Marching Unit ______ Marching Unit ______ Duo ______ Vehicle(s) (Decorated) ______ Group YOUTH COMMUNITY DECORATED CAR ______ Float ______ Float ______ Single ______ Marching Unit ______ Marching Unit ______ Duo ______ Vehicle(s) (Decorated) ______ Vehicle(s) (Decorated) ______ Group JROTC & MILITARY YOUTH COLOR GUARDS SPECIAL CATEGORIES ______ Color Guards ______ Military ______ Cheerleaders ______ Drill Team Units ______ Veteran ______ Drill Team (with band) ______ Youth ______ Drill Team ______ Equestrian Estimated number of participants _____________________________ Attach a two (2) minute description of your unit to be read by the announcer at the reviewing stand. Information regarding assembly areas, route of parade, and other necessary details will be mailed to you on or before NOVEMBER 1, 2012.

I hereby agree that the above is eligible as entered, and to release and hold harmless the management, or any of its members or agents, of the location where the event is held, from any loss, damage or injury resulting from participation of the above entry in this event. Kim Mygatt: Veteran’s Day Parade Chairman and Coordinator Bus Needed: Yes ______ No ______ Director’s Signature ______________________________ Principal’s Signature _____________________________ Date _____________________________

RETURN THIS FORM TO THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT OFFICE

BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. The Visual and Performing Arts Department Fax Number is 631-4812.

Prepared By: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts Department

Subject: Bakersfield City School District Spelling Bee Information

Region I

The purpose of this TAB is to announce the date that each school's Spelling Bee winner will participate in the 2013 District Spelling Bee. A future TAB will include registration forms due to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Office on Friday, December 7, 2012. Each school will select one winner and one alternate. Alternates will not participate in the District competition, but are invited to observe.

Region I

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:30 p.m.

Education Center • Board Room

Chavez College Heights Eissler Evergreen Franklin

Hills McKinley Nichols Noble Owens Int.

Wm. Penn Roosevelt Voorhies Wayside Frank West

Chipman Curran Sierra Stiern

Region II

Thursday, January 17, 2013 6:30 p.m.

Education Center • Board Room Casa Loma Downtown Fremont Garza Harding

Harris Hort Jefferson Longfellow Horace Mann

Mt. Vernon Munsey Pauly Pioneer Drive Thorner

Williams Compton Emerson Sequoia Washington

Kern County Spelling Bee: There may be a Kern County Spelling Bee in 2013. The Kern County Retired Teacher’s Association is considering sponsorship of this event. Information will follow in a future TAB. Word Lists: You may download the Spell It! 2013 booklet for use in preparing students for your school spelling bee at: http://www.myspellit.com. This word list will be sent to each school in hard copy later in the fall. Words chosen for the District Spelling Bee will be taken exclusively from Spell It! 2013.

Approved By: Randall G. Ranes, Director, Instructional Support Services Division Page 1 of 1


2013 Bakersfield City School District

To: All Principals and Spelling Bee Coaches Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130188

http://www.myspellit.com/


To: School Principal and Designee for ELAC Coordination Date: 09/20/2012 No. 130189 Subject: Revised- English Learner Advisory Committee Training Prepared By: Carol Mehochko, Administrator, ELL Services Reviewed By: Nancy Olcott, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Al Capilla, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability

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ELAC Training (English Learner Advisory Committee)

Board Room (Previously MCR)

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:30pm – 3:30pm

**Schools who need to reconvene in 2012-13 need to

attend; those who have functioning ELACs are encouraged to attend.

For questions, please contact Tina Mendez at

631-4682, Ext. 14682 or [email protected]



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Functioning ELAC's

Delegated to SSC in 2011-2012

Need to Reconvene in 2012-2013

Casa Loma Eissler Evergreen

Chavez Stella Hills Garza

Chipman Munsey Harris

College Heights William Penn Longfellow

Compton Sequoia Horace Mann

Curran Stiern Owens Pri.

Emerson Thorner Pioneer

Franklin Washington Roosevelt

Fremont Voorhies

Harding Frank West

Hort

Jefferson

McKinley

Mt. Vernon

Nichols

Noble

Owens Int.

Pauly

Sierra

Wayside

Williams

ELAC 2012-2013


To: All School Secretaries and Clerks Date: September 20, 2012 No: 130190

Subject: CBEDS Information Day

Prepared by: Ginah Chavez, I.T. Trainer/Support Technician

Approved by: John Deaton, Director of Information Technology Steve McClain, Chief Business Official

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THIS YEAR'S CBEDS INFORMATION DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012

In order for this important project to run smoothly and in a timely manner, we need for all of the schools to follow these instructions:

1. Please have all of your transactions (new enrollments, withdrawals, teacher changes, address changes) with the leave date and enter date of October 3, 2012 and anything with an effective date prior to this date, updated on Complete School by the end of the day on October 4, 2012 (you already do this on a daily basis).

2. We know that many of you have started comparing this year's emergency contact cards with your address lists to find address and phone number changes and are in the process of making changes in Complete School. In the Emergency Contact screen, please have the mother, father or guardians' information entered. For CBEDS, these are the main people to have on file. Don't worry about having the non-parent/non-guardian emergency contacts entered in time for CBEDS, but you must have both parents entered.

3. You also need to have a clean MyEDIT103-Demographics Edit Listing. If you have any questions regarding errors on your report, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Who to Call in I.T. For Support: General I.T. Questions: Admin. Secretary, Kathy Goodall (ext. 14848) Complete School and Business System Training and Support Staff: April Stapley (ext. 14852), Ginah Chavez (ext. 14855), Jennifer McGee (ext. 14815) Request new account or name change on account: Send an email to New Accounts or call Operations: Terry Perry (ext. 14826) or Cheryl Stringer (ext. 14851) Complete School Questions: send an email to CSSupport




To: Instructional Aides, CPS Workers, and Custodians Date: September 20, 2012 No. 130191 Subject: Community Based English Tutoring (CBET) Instructional Aides, Cafeteria Playground Supervisors (CPS), and Custodians needed for Extra Time Evening Positions. Prepared By: Annette Ortiz, CBET Coordinator, ELL Reviewed By: Carol Mehochko, Administrator, ELL Approved By: Nancy Olcott, Director, Curriculum and Standards Page 1 of 1 Approved By: Al Capilla, Assistant Superintendent

CBET (Community Based English Tutoring)

CBET CLASSES 2012-2013

Extra Time Evening Positions

Support Staff Recruitment

Teacher’s Aides / Cafeteria and Playground Supervisors (CPS) &

Custodians

CBET is currently establishing an availability list of interested instructional aides, cafeteria playground

supervisors (CPS), and custodians who would like to work approximately 2 evenings a week for our 2012-2013 program.

The CBET program is designed to provide English language instruction to BCSD parents

and /or adult community members who pledge to provide tutoring to school-age English language learners.

To place your name on the availability list contact the ELL/CBET Dept.

RSVP By September 24, 2012

ELL Services @ 631-3221

Ana Sanchez, CBET Liaison @ 13786 or [email protected]

For further information please contact:

Annette Ortiz, CBET Coordinator @ 13780 or [email protected]


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